Weather pretty grim here also Kev. This mornings 7 miler was a struggle to be honest knee started giving me grief after about 3 miles and got progressively worse. Added to the driving wind and rain it was not much fun. Still, at least. I had a clear head! Always look on the bright side etc.......

I've had the sort of day that should have sent me hunting for the corkscrew and a bottle of red. Instead I opted for the comfort of chip shop fish and chips. A sort of fail for me cos I'm supposed to be low carbing , however, it was the lesser of two evils.

I had (and am) considering a 100 day challenge, cos that should get me back to a decent weight and fitness. I'm going to a wedding in less than two weeks though. My brothers will be there and they do like to sink a few, I'm considering taking the day off for that day and hopping back on the next day. We shall see. When I've been dry before when training for something specific, I take great delight in being entertained by the drinkers around me, you spot things that bypass you when you are 'in your cups' yourself. I'll wait and see how I am on the day I think.

Well done to all those who are sticking it out. As for those who have slipped, well, it's not the end of the world and you can always start again anytime

Think a one off fish and chips is ok - I hope so as I had that Friday! Sadly I haven't lost much weight, some great results by everyone here.I shall hop off the wagon Saturday and then on Sunday to next race 9th March. Luckily Feb is a short month and I will spend 2 weeks offshore anyway!

Day 28 - so far so good.The biggest change I have noticed is that I'm sleeping much MUCH better - deeper sleeping and no getting up in the middle of the night. To be honest, despite previously liking a 'good' drink I don't really miss it..... that being said my goal is to stay dry until after VLM.

Well done everyone!! i honestly didn't think I could go the whole month (best Jan effort before being 2 weeks) - and although I have no plans to give up for good (or even q00 days...respect to you guys!!) I do feel my whole attitude has changed (I didn't even miss it on Sunday) time will tell - we're off on a business trip next weekend which usually involved a lot of wining and dining...

Good plan RK. the only time I have really struggled this month was on Sunday, after 3 weeks off! Think it was just because everyone else decided it was beer or wine time and for a few minutes I really minded not having one. However, it didn't last and I was mightily relieved to have withstood the temptation!

33 days for me so far and am not sure I'm in a hurry to start again. I'm sleeping like a log and feeling great!

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